Safety Tips

During a crisis situation

Arrange for a friend or neighbour to call the police if they hear a disturbance coming from your home.

Have a code word to use with your children, family, friends or neighbours for when you need the police.

Use your right to protect yourself until you are out of immediate danger.

When planning to leave

Get your own bank account and/or credit card – tell no one about the account and ensure the bank will not send you mailings or release account information to anyone but you. This is easily done and very common.

Have extra change or a calling card in case you need to make emergency calls.

When you’re on your own

Change the locks on your doors and secure your windows.

Make sure your children have a safety plan for when you are not with them.

Inform school or daycare about who has permission to pick up your children.

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If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.

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